Matthew 5:38
King James Version
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Matthew 5:38 in context
Matthew 5:36
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Matthew 5:37
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Matthew 5:38SELECTED VERSE
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:40
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.